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Where Were the Planets on June 22, 1960?
Quick Answer
On June 22, 1960, the Sun was in Cancer (1°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 22, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°06' Gemini at midnight UTC to 19°01' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°02'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 13°04'33" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 25°42'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 0°59'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 1°32'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 28°25'49" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 16°11'39" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°24'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°32'03" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°56'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°32'18" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 22, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction |
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